Discovering Life Transitions Coaching And Counseling

By Sarah Wallace


Counseling often involves a minister, priest or professional psychologist who works with clients to assist in overcoming a number of issues related to mental health or spiritual concerns. Whereas, Life Transitions Coaching can refer to assistance in many different areas of daily life. As such, coaches working in this area are much different than counselors in that these individuals often work to help people meet a specific goal or goals.

Coaching can refer to a relationship between two or more individuals in which one has more expertise than others. Whether that be in relation to on the job training, sports, workshops related to various aspects of a lifestyle or education, there are many areas in which coaches can provide assistance. In addition, while counseling tends to be an ongoing life long process, coaching often only takes place until a goal is reached or problems are resolved.

While life coaching has recently become more popular as a career choice, the practice has actually been active at Oxford University since the early 1830s. In the early days, the word was often used as slang for tutor which is an individual who coached students during exams. Now, the terms coach and tutor are used in a variety of different ways, though both still carry the same or similar meaning.

Coaches have been part of different meanings throughout history. Whether related to on the job training, tutoring, the Human Potential Movement, est, adult education or positive thinking, all of these and other programs require coaches. In the process, coaches teach individuals different communication methods, how to compromise, complete projects and achieve success in different areas of life.

Life coaches are often considered to have a meta-profession which assist clients in political affiliations, spiritual direction, social scenes and networking, personal issues, health concerns, careers and professions. Whether working on a specific goal, or life overall, the effect, style and type of assistance needed can often depend on culture, ethnicity and a number of other factors.

One area in which a coach is beneficial is in regard to marriage and relationships. For, there are questions which each and every couple need answer before deciding to tie the knot. For example, questions related to career, children, retirement, travel and others can often save a marriage before it begins.

Other issues which can often require coaching include separation due to job or career, military spouses, divorce, especially those in which children or property are involved and personal items. In all cases, coaches need to work with clients to determine the best path forward which is beneficial to all parties. In the case of divorce, it is also important that the couple play an active role in making these decisions be there a coach involved or otherwise.

Ultimately transition coaching in this area includes all areas such as business, career, family, marriage, relationship and spiritual matters. While this is the case, individuals most often focus on one specific area when it comes to coaching while counseling is generally inclusive of problems in all areas. In either case, when an individual needs assistance during a major transition, or just to have an ear to listen during difficult times, a coach can often provide a great deal of insight, information and support.




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